News in Penarth

Two local causes in Penarth shared a bumper £32,077.02 when the Co-op's annual fundraising campaign reached its conclusion.

Each year Co-op stores ask local people to nominate deserving community causes and three are selected to benefit.

- The Co-op is looking for local groups to apply for its next round of the Local Community Fund

- New survey from Co-op reveals 53% of local community causes have seen available funding decrease in past 12 months, with three quarters expecting demand for their services to increase

The Co-op is looking for projects that are supporting access to essential services, for example foodbanks or green spaces, improving mental & physical wellbeing or building community resilience.

The project tackles loneliness and isolation for the town's older residents and is vital to the local community, especially during these unprecedented times.

A leading charity providing support and information to parents and their children affected by upper limb difference and providing the opportunity to play, talk and make friends with other children facing similar challenges.

The group provides 470 young people with an exciting programme of activities to encourage their full potential as individuals and as members of their communities.